1149)  Many people consider anger a “safe” emotion. It seems to be easier to let people see this in us than many other emotions.

When I’ve considered anger and done some reading on it, I have found many in the psychology field believe it to be a “cover” for more vulnerable feelings, such as the fear of rejection or the hurts that lie within us. Regardless of what’s behind it, anger can do serious damage.

So, what can you do about anger? I don’t know what will work for you, but when I’m angry, physical activity helps tremendously. It gives my body “somewhere” to let anger out without blasting someone in order to get relief.

After this physical activity, it’s easier for me to reflect on what happened and then, perhaps, respond with a gentle answer.

As James tells us in the first chapter, verse 20, “The anger of man does not produce the righteousness of God.”

Manage your anger so that it does not cause you or those around you harm.  Proverbs 15:1